About Us

Hello, my name is Elaina! I am a Montana State University graduate with a degree in English Teaching. I have worked for Stephany in the past and I am excited to be back working with young children. I am the Primary Lead Teacher and I have been working with children for over 5 years now and I absolutely love teaching. Outside of school I love to ski, bike, backpack, and just be outside!

Hello! My name is Casey and I am a lead teacher in the primary classroom. I graduated from Minnesota State University in 2017 where I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology and minored in Child Development. I have worked with children for almost 10 years and I love watching them grow and find their own unique personalities! Outside of work, I enjoy camping, traveling, and spending time with my fiancé and our golden retriever!

Hey everyone! My name is Grace and I am from Spring Creek, a small town in Nevada! I grew up dancing, running cross country and track. I am currently studying early childhood education with a dual degree in special needs through Western Governors University. I love volunteering and advocating for grief awareness within the schools and community. When at LJMS you will find in the Primary classroom as the assistant teacher. In my free time I love playing any kind of sport, traveling, teaching dance, and being with my friends!

Hello! My name is Lexi and I graduated from MSU in 2020 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and P-3 services. I am a co-lead teacher in the pre-primary classroom, and the toddlers hold a special place in my heart! It has been so rewarding watching the kids learn and develop each day. Outside of work I enjoy reading, golfing, and hiking. I am also currently planning my wedding which is happening in 2023.

Hi! My name is Natalie, and I am majoring in communicative sciences and disorders with a minor in psychology. I primarily teach in the pre-primary classroom with the youngest of our pre-primary friends. I love to watch them learn and explore. Outside of school and work, I like to read, play the guitar, and be outdoors.

Hello! My name is Kate! I am from Minnesota but I moved to Montana in June of 2022. I work full time as a lead in the nido room. My favorite part about this age group is watching them grow and forming such unique personalities. Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors fishing, and swimming as well as going on mini adventures with friends.

Hi my name is Taycee! I am currently a sophomore at Montana State University studying Business Management. I am originally from Billings, so not too far from home! I started working in the infant room this summer and have loved every second of it. I enjoy caring for the babies and watching them grow. I have always loved kids and have been working in childcare for about 2 years now. In my free time, I love spending time with my friends and family.

Hi! I'm Piper, and I'm originally from Wisconsin. I'm studying elementary education and special education at Montana State University. I enjoy working with the pre-primary kids and getting to know their unique personalities. I also like to help out in the primary classroom and nido room. I love watching them learn and grow every day. When I'm not busy with school or work, I like to have fun outdoors by skiing, hiking, camping, and biking.

Hello, my name is Belle! I am currently attending Montana State University and I am studying Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Ed. I mainly work in the pre-primary classroom, which is filled with lots of positive energy, which is just one of the reasons why I love working with that age group! I am originally from Virginia but moved to Montana to explore my love of the outdoors more. In my free time I love to go on hikes, kayak, camp, and hopefully learn to ski this year!